Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Drainage Water Quality Impacts of Agricultural Management Practices: Effectof Manure Application Timing and Cover Crops

Authors: Brian Dougherty (Iowa State University) , Carl H. Pederson (Iowa State University) , Matt Helmers (Iowa State University) , Michelle Soupir (Iowa State University) , Dan S. Andersen (Iowa State University) , Antonio Mallarino (Iowa State University) , John E. Sawyer (Iowa State University)

Abstract

A primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of various cropping and nutrient management systems on crop yields and drainage water quality. This progress report only includes the first-year corn grain yield results. Treatment comparisons include the impact of early fall vs. late fall vs. spring application of liquid swine manure, nitrification inhibitor with late fall swine manure application, cereal rye cover crop, and gypsum application. These comparisons will be conducted for multiple years and used to develop appropriate manure and nutrient management practices to minimize water contamination potential and enhance the use of swine manure as a nutrient resource.

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How to Cite: Dougherty, B. , Pederson, C. H. , Helmers, M. , Soupir, M. , Andersen, D. S. , Mallarino, A. & Sawyer, J. E. (2017) “Drainage Water Quality Impacts of Agricultural Management Practices: Effectof Manure Application Timing and Cover Crops”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2016(1).